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Drakes Bay visitors center
California
Officially the
Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center
. Site of
astronomy classes
at the
Point Reyes National Seashore
national park.
10
N
Marshall
California
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
21
SE
Mount Tamalpais State Park
California
Centered on Rock Springs parking area, of
Mount Tamalpais State Park
, a site used by the
San Francisco Amateur Astronomers
. Also site of
astronomy programs
organized by the
Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association
(MTIA).
24
E
San Rafael
California
A site used by the used by the
Marin Observers
.
25
E
North Point Observatory
California
A private observatory.
27
N
Occidental Observatory
California
Near Occidental.
27
NE
Sonoma State University Observatory
California
observatory
in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
31
N
Forestville
California
A town in Sonoma county.
32
E
Point Richmond
California
32
N
SPARQ Observatory
California
Observatory of
SPARQ
at
Piner High School
. In Santa Rosa.
32
NE
Santa Rosa
California
32
SE
Morrison Planetarium
California
Planetarium
at the
California Academy of Sciences
. In San Francisco.
33
N
Vista Trail
California
Trail and overlook
in Sonoma County.
33
NE
Sonoma
California
34
SE
San Francisco State University Observatory
California
Observatory
of
SFSU
at Thornton Hall.
34
SE
San Francisco
California
Home of the
San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers
and the
San Francisco Amateur Astronomers
.
36
N
The Bishop's Ranch
California
Retreat and conference center.
38
E
Foxboro Park
California
City park
, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the
Hercules Stargazers
.
38
NE
Robert Ferguson Observatory
California
Observatory
in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
39
SE
Pacifica
California
40
E
Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site
California
An observing site of the
Hercules Stargazers
in
Hanna Ranch Park
.
40
N
Hume Observatory
California
Located within the
Pepperwood Preserve
and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the
Global Telescope Network
.
41
E
Lawrence Hall of Science
California
A
public and school science center
of the University of California at Berkeley.
41
E
Oakland
California
41
E
Vallejo Observatory
California
A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
41
NE
Napa
California
45
E
Chabot Space and Science Center
California
A
science center
home to the
Eastbay Astronomical Society
. In Oakland.
46
SE
Half Moon Bay
California
47
NE
Angwin
California
47
SE
San Mateo
California
48
N
Lake Sonoma
California
A
site
used by
TAC
48
SE
CSM Observatory
California
Observatory of the
astronomy department
of
College of San Mateo
.
49
E
Diablo Valley College
California
College
near Concord.
49
E
Saint Mary's College Observatory
California
AKA
Geissberger Observatory
. Observatory of
Saint Mary's College
.
51
E
CBA Concord Observatory
California
A private
Observatory
. Part of the
Center for Backyard Astrophysics
.
51
SE
Ewell Observatory
California
53
NE
Blue Ridge
California
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
53
SE
Barking Spider Observatory
California
A private observatory near Castro Valley.
53
SE
Castro Valley
California
54
NW
Sea Ranch
California
A private ranch near Gualala.
55
E
Concord Observatory
California
A private observatory in Concord.
56
NE
Putah Creek Observatory
California
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
57
E
DarkSights Observatory
California
A private
observatory
.
58
E
Mount Diablo
California
Home of the
Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society
.
58
NE
Vacaville
California
58
SE
Menlo Park
California
58
SE
Menlo School
California
A
school
with an astronomy club. In Atherton
59
E
San Ramon
California
Site of outreach events held by the
Eastbay Astronomical Society
.
60
NW
Gualala
California
60
SE
Stanford
California
Centers on the
Student Observatory
of
Stanford University
. Home of the
Stanford Astronomical Society
.
61
N
Galbreath Wildlands Preserve
California
Wildlife preserve
of
Sonoma State University
.
61
SE
Stanford Faculty Observatory
California
A private observatory of a faculty member of
Stanford University
.
62
SE
Pescadero
California
63
E
DVHS Espace Academy
California
ESpace Academy
, part of
Deer Valley High School
In Antioch.
63
SE
Fremont
California
The town in Alameda country.
63
SE
Vista Hill
California
A lookout in
Foothills Park
in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the
Peninsula Astronomical Society
.
65
SE
Foothill Observatory
California
Observatory
of
Foothill College
. Used by the
Peninsula Astronomical Society
for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
65
SE
Montebello
California
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a
site
used by
TAC
65
SE
Mountain View
California
66
N
Taylor Observatory
California
A community
Observatory
in Kelseyville.
68
N
Clear Lake
California
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding
Boggs Mountain State Forest
.
69
E
Brentwood
California
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
69
E
Livermore
California
Home of the
Tri-Valley Stargazers
astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
69
NE
Esparto
California
Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
70
E
Rio Vista
California
A town in Solano county.
70
SE
Cupertino
California
70
SE
Greenhawk Observatory
California
A private observatory.
72
NE
Ghost Pine Observatory
California
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
72
NW
Lookout Ranch
California
A private ranch.
74
SE
Saratoga
California
75
NE
Davis
California
A town in Yolo county.
75
SE
San Jose
California
Home of the
San Jose Astronomical Association
.
76
SE
Del Valle
California
Site
details
.
76
SE
Oak Ridge Observatory
California
Observatory of the
Peninsula Astronomical Society
, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
78
SE
Ross Creek Observatory
California
A private observatory in San Jose.
79
N
Powerpoint Lookout
California
A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot
Saratoga Springs Retreat Center
. (No connection to presentation software.)
80
SE
Bonny Doon Airfield
California
A
site
used by the
Santa Cruz Astronomy Club
.
81
SE
Holmes Observatory
California
A private observatory near Lompico.
82
SE
Davenport Beach
California
A
beach
in Davenport.
82
SE
Summit View Observatory
California
A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
83
SE
Telescope Row
California
A parking lot in
Joeseph D. Grant County Park
used by the
Halls Valley Astronomical Group
for public star parties.
84
N
Rubicon Observatory
California
A private observatory of a member of the
Ukiah Astronomical Society
. Near lake Mendocino.
86
SE
Baskin Engineering Observatory
California
An observatory of the
University of California, Santa Cruz
.
87
E
Tracy Airport
California
87
SE
Mount Hamilton
California
Home of the
Lick Observatory
.
88
NE
Sacramento
California
Home of the
Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association
.
88
SE
Santa Teresa Spring
California
89
SE
Rancho Cañada del Oro
California
An
Open Space Preserve
of the
Santa Clara County Open Space Authority
. Used by the
San Jose Astronomical Association
for public outreach.
89
SE
Santa Cruz
California
Home of the
Santa Cruz Astronomy Club
.
90
E
Elk Grove
California
Used for public star parties by the
Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association
(SVAS).
91
E
Stockton
California
Home of the
Stockton Astronomical Society
.
91
SE
Cabrillo College Observatory
California
Observatory
of
Cabrillo College
.
91
SE
Hidden Valley Observatory
California
A private
observatory
near Soquel.
92
E
Lodi
California
92
NE
Tisdale Boat Launch
California
A public
boat launch
, though there is a fee.
92
SE
Hidden Hill Observatory
California
Observatory of the
Tri-Valley Stargazers
94
SE
BREIT IDEAS Observatory
California
A private
observatory
outside Morgan Hill.
95
SE
Morgan Hill
California
96
E
Wilton
California
97
N
Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop
California
A public
rest-stop
on Highway 20.
97
SE
Henry Coe State Park
California
A
site
used by
SJAA
and
TAC
100
NW
Mendocino
California
100
SE
Coyote Lake
California
A
county park
used by members of the
SJAA
and
TAC
.Near Gilroy.
104
E
Rancho Cordova
California
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
104
NE
Yuba City Astronomical Observatory
California
A private
observatory
in Yuba City.
106
NE
Waltz Road
California
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
108
SE
Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center
California
South-eastern visitors center of
Henry Coe State Park
.
111
E
Modesto
California
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
111
NE
Folsom Lake State Recration Area
California
State recreation area
norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
111
NE
Sierra Skies Observatory
California
A private
observatory
.
112
E
Green Acres Observatory
California
A private observatory.
113
NE
Penryn
California
113
SE
Newman Vista Point
California
A lookout on Interstate 5.
114
SE
Cypress Point Club
California
A
golf course
.
114
SE
MIRA Weaver Student Observatory
California
Public
observatory
of the
Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy
.
115
E
Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area
California
Recreation area
used as an observing site by the
Stockton Astronomical Society
.
116
N
Starry Kingdom Observatory
California
A private observatory in Laytonville.
116
SE
La Mesa Urban Observatory
California
A private
observatory
in Monterey.
117
NE
Buena Vista Observatory
California
A private
observatory
.
117
SE
Carmel
California
117
SE
Pacheco State Park
California
A
state park
used as a dark sky site.
118
NE
Auburn
California
Forecast also covers the
Auburn State Recreation Area
119
SE
Dinosaur Point
California
A
site
used by
SJAA
and
TAC
119
SE
Fremont Peak
California
A
site
used by
SJAA
and
TAC
. Home of the
Fremont Peak Observatory
. In
Fremont Peak State Park
.
119
SE
Maple's Observatory
California
A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
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